English Dictionary

nuclear

/ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/

adj

Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom. / Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).

The nuclear power plant provides electricity to the entire city.

意味（1）

Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.

意味（2）

Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).

a nuclear reactor

意味（3）

Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.

a nuclear explosion

意味（4）

(by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.

nuclear option, nuclear solution

意味（5）

(biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.

However, the DNA in a bacterial cell is a single circular molecule and there is no separate nuclear compartment.

意味（6）

(archaic) Pertaining to a centre around which something is developed or organised; central, pivotal.